List of Simoun episodes explained

This is the list of episodes for the Japanese anime television series Simoun. It was directed by Junji Nishimura and consisted of 26 episodes which were broadcast in Japan from April 4 to September 26, 2006. Background music was composed by Toshihiko Sahashi with the OP Utsukushikereba Sore de Ii sung by Chiaki Ishikawa and the ED Inori no Uta sung by Savage Genius. The anime is science fiction, taking place in Daikūriku, and follows the pilots of the mysterious simoun. These pilots are unique as they can only fly if they have not yet chosen their gender, although they appear female. The storyline follows the war they are involved in against the other nations, the mystery behind the simoun, and the complex, often romantic relationships of the young pilots.

Distribution

Japan

The anime has been released on DVD in Japan by Bandai Visual. The series consists of nine DVDs, with two episodes on the first volume and three on each of the others. They are encoded for Region 2 and do not have English subtitles. A 7-disc DVD box set was released in Japan on 28 January 2011.^[2] The box set includes all 26 episodes but none of the on-disc extras or liner notes from the original DVDs. Megami Magazine released a 30-minute promotional DVD for Simoun in September 2006. The offer was limited to the first 1000 readers to mail in a coupon from the magazine. The DVD includes cast commentary and interviews, a Tsukkomi segment similar to that on DVD volume 8, a "voice-over" for the first installment of the Megami manga, and other promotional material.^[3]

Volume	Episodes	Catalog Number		Release Date
1	1 - 2	BCBA-2506	4934569625069	2006-08-25
On-disc extras include release information, TV commercials for the anime, and, a light-hearted quiz show with the voice cast as competitors Liner notes include character introductions for Neviril, Aer, Amuria and Elly; an interview with voice actors Rieko Takahashi (Neviril) and Michi Niino (Aer); background information on the anime's setting; and a gallery of "eyecatch" illustrations (the images shown before and after the commercial break) by character designer Asako Nishida First-pressing bonus: two postcards with eyecatch illustrations (episode 1 eyecatch 2, episode 2 eyecatch 1)
2	3 - 5	BCBA-2507	4934569625076	2006-09-22
On-disc extras: early promotional video for the anime; Gekkan interview with Rieko Takahashi and Michi Niino Liner notes: character introductions for Paraietta, Kaim and Vura; interview with voice actors Ami Koshimizu (Paraietta) and Michiko Hosogoshi (Kaim) First-pressing bonus: episode 4(1) and 5(1) eyecatch postcards
3	6 - 8	BCBA-2508	4934569625083	2006-10-27
On-disc extras: clean opening video (original version without Yun); Gekkan interview with Ami Koshimizu and Michiko Hosogoshi Liner notes: character introductions for Rimone and Dominura; interview with voice actors Mamiko Noto (Rimone) and Yukana (Dominura) First-pressing bonus: episode 6(2) and 7(1) eyecatch postcards
4	9 - 11	BCBA-2509	4934569625090	2006-11-24
On-disc extra:, a commentary by director and Asako Nishida Liner notes: character introductions for Floe and Alty; interview with voice actors Michiru Aizawa (Floe) and Megumi Toyoguchi (Alty) First-pressing bonus: episode 10(2) and 11(1) eyecatch postcards
5	12 - 14	BCBA-2510	4934569625106	2006-12-22
On-disc extras: clean ending video; Gekkan interview with Mamiko Noto and Yukana Liner notes: character introductions for Morinas and Wapōrif; interview with voice actors Nana Mizuki (Morinas) and Fumie Mizusawa (Wapōrif) First-pressing bonus: episode 13(2) and 14(1) eyecatch postcards
6	15 - 17	BCBA-2511	4934569625113	2007-01-26
On-disc extras: Junji and Asako's Simoun Lecture 2 Liner notes: character introductions for Anubituf and Guragief; interview with voice actors Reiko Kiuchi (Anubituf) and Hōko Kuwashima (Guragief) First-pressing bonus: episode 15(1 and 2) eyecatch postcards
7	18 - 20	BCBA-2512	4934569625120	2007-02-23
On-disc extras: clean opening video (second version with Yun); Gekkan interview with voice actors Mikako Takahashi (Roatreamon), Rika Morinaga (Mamina) and Kaori Nazuka (Yun) Liner notes: character introductions for Mamina, Yun and Roatreamon; interview with Mikako Takahashi, Rika Morinaga and Kaori Nazuka First-pressing bonus: episode 18(1) and 20(2) eyecatch postcards
8	21 - 23	BCBA-2513	4934569625137	2007-03-23
On-disc extras: Gekkan interview with voice actors Nana Mizuki (Morinas) and Fumie Mizusawa (Waporif);, selected segments of the anime with humorous captions added Liner notes: character introductions for Onasia and Anubituf; interview with Rieko Takahashi and Ami Koshimizu First-pressing bonus: episode 21(2) and 23(1) eyecatch postcards
9	23 - 26	BCBA-2514	4934569625144	2007-04-25
On-disc extras: Junji and Asako's Simoun Lecture 3;, still image gallery for episode 26 locations Liner notes: introductions for the characters in episode 26; interview with Michi Niino and Rieko Takahashi First-pressing bonus: episode 26(1 and 2) eyecatch postcards

North America

Media Blasters announced the Region 1 license for Simoun in May 2007.^[4] Their releases are subtitled only (no English dub). The series was released in five volumes.

Volume	Title	Episodes	Catalog Number	ISBN	Release Date
1	Choir of Pairs	1 - 6	AWDVD-0750	1-59883-157-7	2007-11-13^[5]
On-disc extras: Voice actor contest (from Japanese volume 1), cast interview with Rieko Takahashi (Neviril) and Michi Niino (Aer) (from Japanese volume 2)
2	Orchestra of Betrayal	7 - 11	AWDVD-0801	1-59883-182-8	2008-02-26^[6]
On-disc extras: Staff commentary part 1 by Junji Nishimura and Asako Nishida (from Japanese volume 4), cast interview with Ami Koshimizu (Paraietta) and Michiko Hosogoshi (Kaim) (from Japanese volume 3)
3	Rondo of Loss	12 - 16	AWDVD-0814	1-59883-224-7	2008-04-08^[7]
On-disc extras: Staff commentary part 2 by Junji Nishimura and Asako Nishida (from Japanese volume 6), cast interview with Mamiko Noto (Rimone) and Yukana (Dominura) (from Japanese volume 5)
4	Crescendo of Lamentation	17 - 21	AWDVD-0827	1-59883-247-6	2008-06-03^[8]
On-disc extras: Cast interview with Mikako Takahashi (Roatreamon), Rika Morinaga (Mamina) and Kaori Nazuka (Yun) (from Japanese volume 7)
5	Song of Prayer	22 - 26	AWDVD-0841	1-59883-274-3	2008-08-05^[9]
On-disc extras: Staff commentary part 3 by Junji Nishimura and Asako Nishida (from Japanese volume 9), cast interview with Nana Mizuki (Morinas) and Fumie Mizusawa (Waporif) (from Japanese volume 8), clean opening and ending videos (second opening, with Yun)

Notes and References

1. Web site: SIMOUN . Media Arts Database . . September 3, 2017.
2. Web site: EMOTION the Best Simoun DVD Box. cdjapan.co.jp. 2011-04-16.
3. Megami Magazine, volume 76 (September 2006), p. 32
4. Web site: Simoun Yuri Anime Reportedly Licensed by Media Blasters. Anime News Network. 2007-05-14. 2007-05-28.
5. Web site: Simoun Vol. #1 review. Mania.com. 2007-10-26. 2008-08-11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120927062735/http://www.mania.com/simoun-vol-1_article_79752.html. 2012-09-27.
6. Web site: Simoun Vol. #2 review. Mania.com. 2008-03-19. 2008-08-11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080802040443/http://www.mania.com/simoun-vol-2_article_79988.html. 2008-08-02.
7. Web site: Simoun Vol. #3 review. Mania.com. 2008-05-16. 2008-08-11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080817133111/http://www.mania.com/simoun-vol-3_article_80114.html. 2008-08-17.
8. Web site: Simoun Vol. #4 review. Mania.com. 2008-06-06. 2008-08-11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080817084900/http://www.mania.com/simoun-vol-4_article_80238.html. 2008-08-17.
9. Web site: Simoun Vol. #5 review. Mania.com. 2008-08-07. 2008-08-11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080810190538/http://www.mania.com/simoun-vol-5_article_80426.html. 2008-08-10.